David Byrne

You're a theater-lover from Connecticut and you're taking a trip to Manhattan to catch some shows, or perhaps you're thinking of a holiday gift of tickets to someone. So you pick up a copy of "Time Out New York,'' turn to the theater listings page and become overwhelmed. What to choose, what to choose? If you're looking at a show for Aunt Tulip…: Want a sure thing for theatergoers of a certain age, if not a certain era? Then the revival of "On the Town" is a sure crowd-pleaser. Hartt School grad Phillip Boykin opens the show with his glorious basso voice followed by the rest of the stellar cast, which brightens the theater for the next...

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